WW1 era Prussian House of Hannover Cavalry
Officer's Sword, For Sale

In good overall condition, a super rare if not unique WW1 era
Prussian House of Hanover / Duchy of Brunswick Cavalry Officer's
Sword.

This Prussian cavalry officer's lions head sword bears the House
of Hannover's emblem on the outward facing langet, which is about
as unique as it comes. It also has a very unusual crowned hilt backpiece.
The House of Hanover emblem could only have been worn by someone
very close to that noble house, most recently the Duchy
of Brunswick. No Prussian regiments had the House of Hannover
emblem assigned to them, and there were no cavalry regiments based
in Hanover. So, again, this sword belonged to either a family member
(most likely of the Duchy of Brunswick) or an officer with direct
links, responsibilities and duty to them.

The 32 3/4 inch faintly etched blade is in good condition save
for a "wobble" (blade undulates a bit) corresponding with
a wobble in the scabbard which indicates someone or something once
fell on the sword while sheathed. Blade firm in the hilt. The uniquely
embellished hilt in good shape, the black fishskin grip also good.
The steel scabbard is generally good. The sword sheathes and draws
well.

We even sent photos to one of if not the leading authority of German
bladed weapons in the US, and he had never seen the Hanoverian emblem
on a Prussian / German sword before, or had any knowledge of any;
that is how rare this sword is. You will not get another at any
price; yours for £1000. Please quote item reference number
V50. Further / full sized pictures available upon request. Box 0995-101x19x17
(1.749).